Wednesday, 29 July 2009

We had hired the 'gite' that belongs to this stunningly beautiful house, and the gardens including a pool and orchards were freely at our use. I could not imagine a more amazing place, and I get a lump in my throat just thinking about the idyllic existense we had for a week. The place is owned by a charming English couple - she used to have an antique shop in London before they moved to France permanently a few years ago. Talking to her just fed my inspiration :) I promise to close my travel report here and am thankful for your patience (unless I find myself snapping some pictures of my souvenirs...).

We met up with my hubby's wonderful, eccentric aunt, who has a holiday home in Loches. The town was absolutely charming. And if someone else is interested, too, one of the photos shows a house for sale right by the castle, phone number and all...

Monday, 27 July 2009

Loire valley was where we were heading for. Sunflower fields, lavender, châteaus, stone villages, such warm warm people, markets, peace, pure beauty. Houses some shabby, others posher, but aesthetic all the same, old and dignified. And here I took plenty of photos, so there'll be more.